1. OJAH WITH HUGH MASEKELA - AFRO BEAT BLUES 2. LETTA MBULU - MAHLALELA 3. BARANTA FEAT. MIATTA FAHINBULLEH - AMO SAKESA 4. LETTA MBULU - U SE MCANI 5. BARANTA WITH MIATTA FAHINBULLEH - TEPO 6. THE ZULUS - ZA LABALABA 7. THE ZULUS - AREDZE 1. BARANTA WITH MIATTA FAHINBULLEH - WITCH DOCTOR 2. THE ZULUS - JOALA 3. BARANTA WITH MIATTA FAHINBULLEH - AHVUOMO 4. LETTA MBULU - MELODI (SOUNDS OF HOME) 5. BARANTA FET. MIATTA FAHINBULLEH - A CHEEKA LAKA LAKA 6. JOHANNESBURG STREET BAND - AWE MFANA 7. LETTA MBULU - MACONGO
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Rare And Unreleased
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The Chisa Years: 1965-1975 (Rare and Unreleased) is a compilation album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. The album consists of 14 rare or forgotten tracks recorded by Stewart Levine and Hugh Masekela from 1965 to 1975 when they ran their own Chisa Records label. -
Before There Was "World Music"... There Was CHISA
"Chisa Years 1965-1975" on LP is a carefully curated collection of recordings from one of the most creative and politically charged phases in Hugh Masekela's career. Capturing a full decade of work, this compilation reflects the trumpeter's groundbreaking blend of South African rhythms, jazz, funk and soul, recorded during his time in exile from apartheid-era South Africa. Across these tracks, you hear Masekela's warm, expressive trumpet tone, complex horn arrangements and a vivid rhythmic backbone that moves effortlessly between township grooves and contemporary jazz of the era. The LP format allows these analog-era recordings to unfold with depth and warmth, making it a rewarding listen both for audiophiles and for newcomers discovering Masekela for the first time.
Hugh Masekela was one of the most important South African jazz musicians and a key voice of musical resistance against apartheid. Internationally, he is best known for his 1968 crossover hit "Grazing in the Grass," which topped the US charts, and for his involvement in the seminal "Graceland" tour with Paul Simon in the 1980s, where he brought South African music to a global audience. Throughout his career he collaborated with numerous jazz and world-music greats, stood on major festival stages worldwide and received multiple international awards and honors for his artistic and political contributions. His work is celebrated for combining virtuoso jazz playing with deep emotional expression and a clear political conscience.
This LP edition, manufactured by Barely Bre, places particular emphasis on sound quality and presentation. Barely Bre is known as a specialist label and manufacturer focused on high-quality reissues and carefully compiled anthologies, often paying close attention to mastering and pressing quality. Their releases are typically aimed at collectors and discerning listeners who appreciate historically important recordings in a sonically convincing and visually coherent package. With "Chisa Years 1965-1975," Barely Bre offers a document of a crucial chapter in Hugh Masekela's artistic journey, preserving the spirit and energy of these recordings in an attractive, long-lasting vinyl format.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Hugh Masekela or exploring his music for the first time, this LP offers a powerful overview of a decade defined by musical innovation, cultural pride and the search for freedom--making it an essential addition to any serious jazz and world-music collection.
Modern
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- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 982- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.397- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 798- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
